BERRIEW

NEWSLETTER

NUMBER 331 OCTOBER 2015

The Parish of Berriew

Vicar: Ven. Dr Peter J Pike 01686 640223

Curate: Revd Esther Yates 01686 625559

Reader: Mr Peter Watkin 01686 640640

Vicar’s Warden: Mr Jim Maxwell 01686 640840

People’s Warden: Mrs Iris Tombs 01686 640400

Services in St Beuno’s, Berriew

Sunday 4th. October Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity

10.00am All-age Communion (with altar in new alternative position)

6.30pm Evening Prayer

Thursday 7th. October Harvest Festival

7.00pm Harvest Thanksgiving: Guest Preacher: Rev’d Jonathan Skipper

Sunday 11th. October Harvest Festival

10.00am Sung Eucharist

6.30pm Harvest Praise (led by our Worship Leaders)

Sunday 18th. October Twenty-First Sunday after Trinity

10.00am All-age Worship

12.00 noon Baptism

6.30pm Holy Communion

Sunday 25th. October Twenty-Second Sunday after Trinity

10.00am Sung Eucharist

4.45pm Teen Seekers meets in the Old School

6.30pm Evening Prayer

St. John’s Mission Church - Fron

Sunday 11th. October 9.00am Holy Communion

Sunday 25th. October 9.00am All-age Communion

Pantyffridd Mission Church

Sunday 4th. October 3.00pm Holy Communion

Sunday 18th. October 3.00pm Evening Prayer

Wednesdays at 10.30am We continue to offer 10.30am Morning Prayer in St Beuno’s.

On the first Wednesday of each month we celebrate the Eucharist together there

instead. All welcome!

Choir Practices: Wednesdays at 6.00pm – in St Beuno’s

Bellringers Practices: Wednesdays at 7.30pm – in St Beuno’s

New ringers in particular are warmly welcome!

Thank you for continuing to donate to our Food Bank box, the contents of which are regularly taken to the Welshpool Food Bank.

ST JOHN’S MISSION CHURCH, FRON It was lovely to welcome so many old and new friends and neighbours to our Harvest Thanksgiving Service on Friday 11

th September. The service was led by Rev Esther, prayers were said by Ven Peter,

Claire gave the reading and we were pleased to welcome Anthea Bradburn who gave the Address. We thank the Berriew Church Choir who came and gave us their support in the singing of the harvest hymns and who sang ‘Shout for Joy and Sing’. The church had been beautifully decorated by Sylvia and Heather Matthews and Sandra and Lawrence Morris to whom we give our thanks and after the service the congregation enjoyed a harvest supper prepared by all the ladies of the church; our thanks to them also. Our Harvest celebrations continued on Sunday morning when Ven Peter was the celebrant. The young people Millie, Finlay and James led the singing of ‘Thank you God for this new day’ and the offertory was taken up by Millie, Finlay and James. We send our best wishes to Roy Matthews for a speedy return to health and hope he will soon be well enough to return home from hospital. It is with sadness we send our deepest condolences to Mrs Betty Gleave and family on the passing of Mr John Gleave. John was a true gentleman and a lovely man and he will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with them all at this sad time. Fron 120 Club September 2015 Winners are:- First Prize £10.00 No 80 Steve Jones Guilsfield Second Prize £10.00 No 88 Llew Humphreys Forge, Machynlleth Third Prize £5.00 No 48 Richard Shepherd Rylands, Fron

Berriew Parish Church Side Person Rota for October

10am. Service: Mr. Doug Phillips and Mrs. Sue Rollinson

6.30pm. Evening Service: Mr. Edward Powell

Berriew Parish Church Cleaning Rota for October

Mrs. Jayne Williams, Mrs. Judy Williams, Mrs. Betty Parker and

Mrs. Sue Creaven.

A Difference this Harvest in Berriew We in St Beuno’s, the Fron and Pantyffridd, have been most grateful for donations given

in the past (often in our green envelopes) for the mission, ministry and upkeep of our

churches at harvest time.

But we feel strongly that Harvest in particular is a time when we should be giving away

some of our resources to those who have next to nothing.

So this year we are inviting you, if you wish, to join with us in giving, as an expression

of thanksgiving for all that we have, to our brothers and sisters in the Ethiopian Church

who are helping to look after refugees fleeing from war in South Sudan. We will do this

through an organization called Us. (formerly known as USPG), an established mission

organization which has existed for nearly three hundred years. Your help is desperately

needed and will be very gratefully received. Please read on . . .

Help Us to support South Sudanese war refugees. We are sending emergency funds to support the Anglican Church in Ethiopia as it reaches out to

refugees fleeing war in South Sudan.

A civil war between political factions in South Sudan saw 350,000 refugees fleeing the country for the

Gambella and Asosa regions of Ethiopia during 2014.

South Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia

Now fighting is intensifying and a further 150,000 refugees are arriving in Ethiopia, putting immense

pressure on relief efforts.

Most of the refugees arrive with only what they can carry, usually their children and a few clothes.

The needs are enormous. But, with support from the Us Rapid Response Fund, the Anglican Church is

doing what it can to provide food aid.

In addition, churches in refugee camps are providing education and serving as community centres.

Please join with us regular worshippers in making a donation today to our Rapid Response Fund

appeal for South Sudanese refugees through the envelopes provided in our three churches in Berriew.

THANK YOU!

Our Harvest Worship this year at St Beuno’s is on Thursday 8th

. October at 7.00pm

and on Sunday 11th

. October at 10.00am. We look forward to welcoming you!

So what about giving to our Parish Church?

We are of course extremely grateful for the support which local people give to us to

maintain and extend your church. So this year we will be hosting a Gift Day in St

Beuno’s towards the end of the year, on Saturday 28 November, when we shall be

inviting you to see what we are about and some of the activities we offer and in which

we would love you to join! We are also very keen to hear from you about ways in which

you think the church and community could engage better. And there will be an

opportunity to give financially on that day as well.

STOP PRESS: Thus far, Fron and Pantyffridd have given over £200 to the Harvest

Appeal above , , , Great!

Refail Presbyterian Chapel

Minister Rev. Dr. D. Stirling

Services every Sunday at 10am. unless otherwise stated.

October 4th

Joint Communion Refail 10.30am.

11th

Miss. J. Turner

18th

Pastor O. Gross

25th

Mrs. E. Joblin

November 1st Joint Communion Montgomery 10.30am.

8th

Remembrance Sunday Service in Berriew Church 10.45am.

Wednesday 14th October Any Questions Evening in New Street Chapel 7.30pm.

Sunday 1st November Pastorate Concert by choir “Of One Accord” at Abermule

Community centre 7.30pm. Tickets available £7.

Coffee is served in the assembly room after the service the 4th

Sunday in the month.

Bridge Club every Friday at 7.30pm.

Knitting Club 2nd

Tuesday of the month. Contact Jennie 01686 941813.

Yoga – for details of classes contact Marie 01686 669868.

The assembly rooms are available for hire. Contact Hans 01686 640648.

Pentre Llifior Wesleyan Methodist Chapel

Minister: Rev. Sue Lawler, WELSHPOOL (01938 552794)

Services: 2.30pm Sundays

October 4th Nigel Evans, Felindre

11th Rev. Sue Lawler, Welshpool – Harvest Festival Service

18th

All – Age Cell Group

25th

Rev. Bob Thomas, Newtown – Holy Communion Service

ALL are MOST WELCOME to attend services/visit this fascinating 18th Cent.

Methodist Heritage Site. Although not now open on Wednesday & Thursday afternoons

we are still very happy to OPEN on request and also welcome visiting groups for talks

etc. Please contact Andrew Mathieson (01938 555376). The chapel is open for 'Bacon

Buddies' as usual on the 2nd

Saturday of the month (10th October) from 10.30am to 12

noon.

Andrew Mathieson

Mothers' Union

The largest association of Christian women in the world, 4.1 million members in 81

countries.

Berriew Branch

On Wednesday September 16th

Lynne Tembey, the World Wide President visited Berriew,

when 45 members enjoyed a bring and share lunch, and Lynne spoke to us about her

travels and duties as World Wide President. A most enjoyable time was had by all.

On Saturday September 19th we had a very successful coffee morning and £150.20 was

raised for the Mothers' Union charity.

Many thanks to everyone for their support.

We meet again on Wednesday October 28th, 2pm at the Old School, when the speaker

will be Mrs. Julia Lane.

All Welcome.

Iris Tombs

What our young Folks have been up to this past month!

Teen Seekers and Litle saints

As you know from last month’s newsletter the young folks’ cycle run was

completed and since then they have been collecting their sponsorship –

Many, many thanks to all who have helped them in this way.

On Saturday 12th September they held their coffee morning and once again

you turned out in good numbers to support them – many thanks again.

Their charity fund is almost hitting £900 now so we are hopeful of reaching

our target of £1000 by Christmas!

Teen Seekers will continue to meet on last Sunday of each month – 4.45-

6.15pm – Please encourage those in Year 6 and above to come along – lots of

challenges ahead! And of course – fun and friendship as we build our faith

together.

Little saints –for our Primary aged group – will have their first meeting this

month on Saturday 24th October – NOTE*** – not the usual Saturday as

some of us are attending a course on that date!

We hope to have some new faces as our new term begins!

Watch for more activities over the next two months!!

Contact: Esther – for more information on any of the above.

Harvest Praise Sunday 11th September at 6.30pm in St Beuno’s

We all have our favourite hymns, songs and carols for the various seasons in

the church year. In place of evening prayer on our harvest weekend – we

shall have the opportunity to sing our favourite harvest ones. Plus we shall

hear some poems and writings about harvest. Come along and join us in

this Harvest Praise.

BELAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Friday October 23

rd 2015 – HOTPOT SUPPER & ENTERTAINMENT BY THE

BORDERMEN – 7.30pm.

For tickets Tel: 01938 552581.

Fun Day at the Refail Chapel

A warm invitation is extended to all children and for their families for an afternoon of

fun and games at the Refail Assembly Room on Saturday 17th

October 2015. There will

be games such as parachutes, as well as supersized football, which involves wearing

zorb suits.

Parents come ready to take part in such competitions as the “Fastest cuppa drink –

athon”. The afternoon will run from 12 noon to 3pm. Refreshments will be provided.

For more information please do not hesitate to contact Moses on 01686 205803 or text

on 07507402579.

Look out for leaflets which will be delivered soon. We look forward to seeing you.

Moses Tumukude and all at the Refail Chapel.

Berriew Show Cup Winners 2015

THE GRAHAM BLAKEMORE TROPHY Edward Davies

Best Floral Garden

ARTHER CARTER CUP Barry Price

Best Vegetable Garden

THE CORNER HOUSE TROPHY Sandra Bosworth

Best Floral Display in a Hanging Basket

THE BERRIEW SHOW COMMITTEE CUP Sandra Bosworth

Best floral Display in a Container

VAYNOR PARK BOWL Valerie Wallis

Best exhibit in Division 1

GARTHMYL HALL CUP Ray Jones

Most points in Division 1 Fruit and Veg

GLANRHIEW CHALLENGE CUP W. F. Evans

Most points in Division 1 Floral

THE GEORGE CHIVERS CUP Ray Jones

Best Exhibit of Sweet Peas

THE TECHNOCOVER CHALLENGE TROPHY J Griffiths

Most points in Rural and Fun Section

THE PLASDWPA SHIELD James Kelly

Most points in Junior Garden Section

THE HANS SCHMEINCK CUP James Kelly

Best Exhibit in Junior Garden Section

THE VILLAGE CUP Barry Price

Most points in Division 2

LITTLE BRYNLLWYN CUP Jan Lawrence

Best Exhibit in Division 2

THE FRON CUP Jan Lawrence

Best Floral Exhibit in Division 2

KNIGHT CUP Ruth Arnott

Best Exhibit in Local Sweet Peas

BOB EVANS CUP Roy Bennett

Best Exhibit in the Local Onions

DARBY AND JOAN CLUB CUP Sandra Bosworth

Most points in Senior Citizens Section

BRITHDIR HALL CUP Jan Lawrence

Best Exhibit in Floral Arrangement Section

VICARAGE CUP Jan Lawrence

Most points in Floral Arrangement Section

THE ROWLANDS TROPHY Tez Sheals-Barrett

Best Photograph in Photography Section

ANDREW LOGAN MUSEUM OF SCULPTURE TROPHY Tracey Edwards

Best Exhibit in Art Section

GLANRHIEW ROSE BOWL Valerie Wallis

Most points in Preserves and Wines

HOLLIES BAKERY TROPHY Valerie Wallis

Most points in Cookery Section

ROS ROBERTS BAKERY CUP Lynsey Phillips

Best Exhibit in Cookery Section

DOLLAS TROPHY Eileen Price

Best Lemon Curd

THE LUGGY ROSE BOWL Janet Thomas

Most points in Handicraft Section

THE CIL PENRHIW TROPHY Tracey Dunn

Best Exhibit in Handicraft Section

THE PRESIDENTS CHOICE TROPHY James Kelly

Most Original /Eyecatching Exhibit

THE WHITTINGHAM CUP Lily Rogers

Best Exhibit 4 years & Under

THE STONELEIGH CUP James Kelly

Best Exhibit 5 - 7 years

THE BERRRIEW SHOW CUP Zac Rogers

Most points 5 - 7 years

THE REES CUP Edward Mercer

Most points 8 - 10 years

ANONYMOUS SHIELD Jessica Ealden

Best Exhibit 8 - 10 years

THE CAERHOWEL CUP Rhys Evans

Best Exhibit 11 - 15 years

THE YOUNG SIR TROPHY Rhys Evans

Most points Male Competitor 11 -18 years

JUNIOR MISS TROPHY Lucy Jerman

Most points Female Competitor 11 - 18 years

STEVE JONES CUP Ray Jones

Most Entries in the Show

RAY JONES CUP Michelle Jerman

Best Exhibit, Rural and Fun Section

Dog Section

DOG SECTION CHALLENGE CUP Tracey Broadbent

Champion Dog/Bitch

KING CUP Pat Ward

Best Child Handler

THE NTIPDU PERPETUAL CUP Ellie Davies

Best Local Dog/Bitch in Show

Sheep Section

THE BELAN CUP E. Price

CAPEL CUP G. Griffiths

BRIAN JONES (BUTCHER) CUP G. Griffiths

BETTY AND GWYNFOR JONES (THE PANDY) CUP A. Davies

ROWLAND AND CO A. George

THE BOURNE CUP J. Pryce

THE PENYBANK TROPHY T. Evans

THE MEASDERW TROPHY P. Hargreaves

THE WILLIAM CORBETT-WINDER CUP W. Jones

G & F JONES SHIELD E. Harding

Congratulations to all of our winners, we hope to see you next year!

Berriew W.I.

In the absence of the President, Vice - President Katriona Heereman welcomed everyone to the

September meeting. Various items were discussed and details for the Centenary evening were finalised.

Sue Minikin explained the rules for our fun Curling evening and we then formed teams and ‘Curled’.

This proved to be quite hilarious and everyone enjoyed the fun. After a few rounds the scores were

added and partners Ferol Richards and Lilian Dawson proved the winners with Ann Markwick and Ann

Dixon second.

The game was thirsty work so we were ready for a welcome tea and biscuits served by Jane Brooks and

Jill Evans.

Iris Tombs won the evening raffle, and the competition,‘Highland Games’, was won by Ann Markwick.

In October we have two meetings, the first one being on 7th,

which is an open evening when many other

W.I.s will join us. This will begin at 7.15p.m. with the speaker at 8p.m. to be held in the Community

Centre. It will be a Musical evening led by Cecil Hayward.. On the 21st we visit the Lych-gate tearoom

for a Cookery Demonstration with Sarah Cullen-Jones. Do come along and join us for either or both of

these evenings.

Did you hear the bells ring out on Wednesday evening? It was to celebrate 100 years since the

formation of W.I. To add to the celebrations we had a buffet supper at the Old School when we

welcomed many past members. Everyone had a wonderful evening, meeting old friends, looking at

photos and having lots of chat! One of our longest serving members, Frances Hughes, cut the

Celebration Cake, which had been baked by Iris and decorated by Ann M, and we drank champagne to

toast the W.I. and wish it success for the next 100 years.

Thank-you to the Bell Ringers, who did a splendid job, and to Deb who accompanied us as we gustily

sang out ‘Jerusalem’ Helen produced an excellent power point presentation of the history of the W.I.

which we watched while we drank, ate and chatted. Thank-you goes to all the members who cooked,

and prepared food and then had the job of washing up! Also a big thank-you to President Sue for

organising the event. Well done everyone for making the evening a success.

Ann Dixon

FOR SALE Oil Tank – metal/used – 600 gallons. This will be available in roughly 5 or 6 weeks -

£80

500 (approximately) Marley Monarch Tiles, (used but very good condition).

£20 for 10.

£100 for 100.

13 Roof trusses, (used but very good condition) – 5720mm wide x 2500mm high

£25 per truss or £150 for complete lot.

Buyer to collect, (from Felindre) for all items.

All sensible offers considered

If interested call Mark or Kathleen on 01686 641970.

DECEMBER EVENTS AT GREGYNOG

Bookings are now being taken for these events :

CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS – Friday 4, 11 & 18th

December

Hold your Christmas get-together in our traditionally decorated Hall. Dining & Disco £26.50. B&B

also available .

CHRISTMAS CONCERT BY GREGYNOG YOUNG MUSICIAN, 6th

Dec. @ 3pm

The perfect start to your Christmas festivities! An afternoon concert of seasonal music with a return

performance of the winner of the 2015 Gregynog Young Musician competition. £10 on the door to

include tea and mince pies. Come early to ensure a good seat and enjoy the Hall’s festive decorations.

A RETURN OF OUR CHRISTMAS CRAFT DAYS Enjoy a fun and friendly festive day in the traditionally decorated Hall. Be inspired, learn a new skill.

Each day costs £35 which includes tuition, refreshments and a delicious lunch. Our craft days are very

popular, so advance booking is essential. B&B available.

Tuesday, 8th

December – Using vintage jewellery and the art of decoupage to embellish trinket boxes

and frames: Each learner will leave the workshop with a stunning embellished picture frame and a

small wooden trinket box.

Wednesday, 9th

December – Homemade Christmas Gifts Workshop : Decorate your own set of

coasters for either your own use at home over the festive period, or, as they’re gift wrapped and tagged

– give them as a gift. Also learn how to decorate and fill a wine glass to use as a novel container for a

personal gift!

FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEAS Monday 14 – Thursday 17th

December, 2-4.30pm

If you are meeting up with friends or family pre-Christmas but can’t face another party night, why not

come and enjoy a festive afternoon tea in our decorated and historic Blayney Room. Relax with a glass

of mulled wine for a couple of hours and absorb the Christmas atmosphere. £8.50/person. Advance

booking required.

PANTOMIME : BEAUTY & THE BEAST, 13th

December @ 1pm & 4pm. Fame Factory return once again to delight and entertain our audience with their family friendly

production of this classic tale. Wear your Christmas hats and jumpers and come along and join in the

fun! Adults £10/Students & Children £7/Families (2+2) £29. Two performances – early booking

recommended!

SANTA’S GROTTO, 6, 12 & 13 December, 11 – 3.30pm Put on your Christmas hats and wellies and take the trail through the woods to see Santa in his

woodland home. Each participating child receives a gift and a hot chocolate, tickets £5.

CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT THE HALL, Sunday, 20th

December, 12.30pm

An ideal opportunity for an office or family get-together. Enjoy a fabulous festive 3 course lunch

within a traditionally decorated Hall, with room to chat, relax or exchange gifts! £19.50/head.

Advance booking required.

Gregynog, Tregynon, Nr Newtown SY16 3PL 01686 650224 www.gregynog.org

ANDREW LOGAN MUSEUM AUTUMN JAZZ LAUNCH

WITH THE HANNAH LOCKERMAN BAND

Following the success of the Summer Jazz series at the Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture,

the venue is delighted to announce an autumn/winter series, beginning with the incredible

Hannah Lockerman Band on Friday 16 October.

This presentation is the first in trio of autumn/winter evenings presenting Jazz at the Berriew

museum and will be an opportunity to hear RADA trained Lockerman and her band will be

paying homage to the Queens of Jazz and performing a repertoire of contemporary jazz

classics made famous by Billie Holliday, Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles.

The Hannah Lockerman Band comprises Roy Johnson (Shrewsbury Big Band, West Coastin'

Jazz Group, Ludlow Jazz Quartet and the Dragon Band), the tenor saxophonist whose group

played at the museum earlier in the year. Hannah is additionally backed by line-up of Drums,

Bass, and Piano.

“We are thrilled and delighted to have such wonderful, eminent musicians playing at the

museum” said Michael Davis, Chair of the Board, “what a way to begin our second series of

jazz evenings”.

The Hannah Lockerman Band will play shortly after doors open at 8pm. Tickets are £15,

including a light supper and can be bought from the museum, Andrew Logan website

(www.andrewlogan.com/events), or in person at R H Bunners, Montgomery.

The Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture opened in Berriew in 1991 and is the only museum

in Europe dedicated to a living artist. The museum is open 12 – 4pm on Saturdays and

Sundays throughout June, July, August and September and by arrangement. Entry is only

£3.00 (concs £1.50). Family tickets available.

For more information, contact Anne-Marie Pope on 07813 885 906 or the Museum direct on

01686 640 689, almos@andrewloganmuseum.org

Let's Knit Local

Meets in the Refail assembly room every 2

nd Tuesday of the month at 6pm – 8pm. If you

have never knitted or purled a row before or held a crochet hook and would like to learn,

or if you are an experienced knitter and would like to help others learn, please come

along one Tuesday evening and join our friendly group for a cup of tea and a chat.

Next meeting Tuesday 13th

October at 6pm.

Contact Jennie: 01686 941813.

Email the: oracle_jennie @hotmail.com. Or: oraclejennie @yahoo.co.uk.

On going projects include knitting mice for the Children's ward at Birmingham hospital,

and also knitted fruit for Berriew School and teddy bears for Berriew Church, patterns

are available from the club.

We are also knitting squares for the women in Sierra Leone who are suffering from

obstetric injuries following traumatic childbirth. The ladies stitch these squares into

blankets for themselves and their babies. These are simple knitted squares and if anyone

would like to learn or just rediscover how to knit, these squares are quite easy to do.

Jennie Campbell

Berriew Recreation Association – Duck Race Winners

1st £50 – D. Walker c/o Dai Davies. 2

Nd £30 – George Pritchard, Berriew.

3rd

£20 – D. Anderson, Berriew.

B.R.A. Would like to say thank-you to everybody who helped with the Duck Race, the

Football and the Refreshments.

Diary of Events

Sat/Sun 3

rd/4

th October Rhiew Valley Light Railway

Wednesday 7th

October Berriew W.I. musical evening 7.15pm

Thursday 8th

October Berriew Community Council meeting 7.30pm

Tuesday 13th

October Berriew Knitting Club 6pm.

Saturday 17th

October Fun Day at the Refail Chapel

Wednesday 21st October Berriew W.I. at Lychgate Tearoom

Wednesday 21st October Closing date for the November Newsletter

Friday 23rd

October Belan Comm. Assoc. Hotpot Supper

Wednesday 28th October M.U. Meeting at the Old School

Saturday 7th

November R.B.L. Poppy Appeal Coffee morning. Every Friday Bridge Club at the Refail

HORSE RIDING

Stephanie Hoyle BHSAI

Freelance Riding Instructor and Saddlery Supplies Tel: 07941329007

A Special ThankYou

I am sure that anyone travelling on the road out of Berriew towards Manafon or Castle

Caereinion will have noticed the lovely display of flowers at “Rowleys Corner” and will

join me in saying “Thank you very much” to Gwyneth Baker for planting and looking

after it. Everyone who has a garden knows the hard work involved especially when it is

some distance away from home.

So, Gwyneth, our sincere thanks for brightening up the corner and cheering us on our

way. Rena Blakemore

TRADITIONAL SUNDAY LUNCH AT

GREGYNOG, from 12noon …. Sundays 4

th October, 18

th October & 7

th November

We are very happy to announce that we will be offering a

traditional Sunday lunch in the Hall on the above dates.

Why not bring the family along for a Sunday walk, then relax

and enjoy a delicious lunch with all the trimmings. Prices are :

1 course £9.50

2 courses £12.50

3 courses £15.50

A vegetarian option will be available and childrens prices will be

£6.50, £9.50 or £11.50.

Tea and coffee as well as a bar service will also be available.

Advance booking is essential please to reserve your table!

Gregynog, Tregynon, Powys SY16 3PW

www.gregynog.org 01686 650224

FOR SALE

Aquarium. Length 4 foot (122cm), width 16 inches (40cm), height 18 inches (45cm).

Price £50.00 includes cupboard stand and accessories. Buyer collects. Tel: 01686 668085.

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR GOODIES 2015

Goodies for you at Christmas Time

Orders are now being taken Christmas cake

Soaked in Whiskey & Orange, moist & yummy 4 inch square cake marzipan & iced on top or glace fruit topping £6.80 6 x 4 inch square cake marzipan & iced on top £7.50 7 inch square cake marzipan & fully iced Or glace fruit topping £22.00

LARGER CHRISTMAS CAKES UPON REQUEST

Mince Pies – all butter pastry (6) £2.00 Chocolate Yule Log £6.50 All butter Shortbread Fingers (6) £4.00

Sponges & Cupcakes

Xmas Fully Iced Decorated Sponge (7 inch) £14.00

Homemade Christmas Puddings

£2.50 Individual £6.50 1pt bowl £7.95 1 1/2 pt bowl

Homemade Meringues Pavlova Shell £6.50 Meringue Nests (4) £3.50

Savouries Homemade Quiche (6 inch) £3.60 Homemade Quiche (10 inch) £10.00 Sausage Rolls (8 per pack) £3.00

Please contact Sarah & the girls at the Tearoom

on 01686 640750 Mon – Sat 8-5.

Main Course

Traditional Roast Turkey served with

Sage & Onion Seasoning, Pigs in Blanket,

Bread Sauce, Cranberry Sauce, Gravy.

Roast Potatoes, Carrots, Sprouts,

Braised Red Cabbage.

Parsnip, Cranberry & Chestnut Loaf

Sweet

Traditional Homemade Christmas Pudding

Served with Rum Sauce.

Hazelnut & Baileys Meringue Roulade

Clementine Cheesecake

Coffee & Mince Pie.

£16.50 per head.

We will be serving Christmas Lunches from

Wednesday 9th Dec, Thursday 10th Dec, Friday 11th Dec,

Saturday 12th Dec

Wednesday 15th Dec, Thursday 16th Friday 17th Dec.

To book a table please contact

Sarah & Staff at the Tearoom

01686 640750

BERRIEW NEWSLETTER

Chairman/Editor: Val Wallis

Items for publication may be left in the Newsletter post box, at the Spar, Berriew or e-mailed to the

editor at: barrywallis246@btinternet.com.

The Berriew Newsletter is published monthly on a voluntary basis as a service to the community. The

editor is empowered absolutely to withhold a contribution without explanation and does not accept

liability for any opinions expressed by contributors. Articles may be edited for publication.

The Berriew Newsletter cannot vouch for the accuracy of offers, services or goods that appear in the

Berriew Newsletter, nor can it be responsible for the outcome of any contract that may be entered into

with an advisor.

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1, HIRRHYD BARNS, BERRIEW.

FOR DETAILS TEL: 01686 650560.

Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal 2015.

We are looking for volunteers to help with the house to house collections for the Royal

British Legion Poppy Appeal. The first route is the Manafon Road and starts at White

Cottage in Berriew and finishes just before Glanrhiw in Manafon, but we are happy to

divide it in two at Pantyffridd. The second route is the Bettws Road from Berriew up

through Pentre Llifior ending at about Fearney Cottage.

If anyone is interested in helping please contact us on 01686 641875.

Val & Barry Wallis

Note from the Treasurer

The Committee is always grateful for all donations and we hope to use them efficiently

and economically to keep up the news service to Berriew. We would like to thank Mr. &

Mrs. McKee and the Lychgate Tearoom for their donations.

Mrs. P. Hall

RHIW VALLEY LIGHT RAILWAY LAST OPEN WEEKEND OF 2015

The 15” gauge steam railway at Manafon is open from 12 until 5 on 3

rd

and 4th October.

It’s the last open weekend of 2015, so do come and enjoy 2 miles of steam railway in a glorious riverside setting

Tea, coffee and home made cakes Ride as many times as you like

Free parking Adults - £6 Children and Pensioners - £4 Family (2 adults, 4 children) - £20 Children under 3 - free

RHIW VALLEY LIGHT RAILWAY

LOWER HOUSE FARM

MANAFON

SY21 8BJ

For more details, see the website - www.rvlr.co.uk

Joan Jones – Tan-yr-Allt, Berriew

Wayne, John, Henry and families would like to thank everyone for their kind messages

of sympathy following the passing of Joan. She would have been surprised at how many

cards and messages have been received. Also, we would like to thank everyone for their

kind donations at her funeral, which was in total over £750.

Wayne.

Editor's Postscript

Our cover picture this month was kindly sent to us by Mrs. G. McKee.

Well done to everybody who entered the classes at Berriew Show this year and

congratulations to all the winners – we did exceptionally well in Pantyffridd – and a big

thank you to everybody involved in organising and helping at this years event.

Don't forget if you have something to sell, send in your 'For Sale Ads.' we only charge

£1.

The closing date for the November Newsletter is Wednesday 21st October.

Please remember to send all articles and posters in black and white only, as some

colours do not convert adequately on our printer.

My thanks to everyone who gives their time to help in the production and distribution of

this Newsletter.

Please note – all articles and correspondence left in the Newsletter Postbox must

include a name and address and/or telephone number. Anonymous items will not be

published.

Val Wallis/Editor 01686 641875

What sound does a nut make when it sneezes? Cashew!

I went to buy some camouflage trousers the other day. I couldn't

find any.

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION

POPPY APPEAL

COFFEE MORNING WITH BRING

AND BUY

BERRIEW BOWLING CLUB

Saturday 7th November

at 10.30am

Everyone welcome

Please come and support this worthy

cause.

M.S. Society Cymru

CHOCS IN BOOTS

The popular fundraiser for the local branch is back. At the end of October they will be on sale

at Lychgate Tearoom, Berriew. Thanks to everyone who participates – from knitting boots,

supplying chocolates or buying them. A big thank you to Sarah and her staff for their

continued support of the charity.

Moira Pedrick.

The Tom Cat Spot

October, swallows gone to warmer climes, clocks go back and Christmas items in the shops.

Never mind Wales will qualify for the European Championships to cheer us all up. It's also

worth keeping and eye on the river to see if any salmon return to the Rhiew. I remember them

leaping up the Whirl Pool when I was younger and remember being amazed by their

determination to make their way upstream.

Congratulations to Berriew W.I. on their 100 years in existence. I understand there was a great

celebratory party last month which was enjoyed by all. Well done to them.

So can you remember “Tango”. He would lie in wait and pounce on you from a hole in the

hedge. You certainly had to be very light on the loafers to avoid losing the rear of your trousers

to the hound!!

What a good job has been made of converting Silver Scenes into much needed homes. Well

done to all involved. Of course pre Silver Scenes, a garage and petrol filling station was in

place. Tony and Muriel were there for many years and latterly Mr. & Mrs. Ray Heath. Plenty of

petrol was sold down the years but what was the trade name of the last petrol sold there?

Until next month keep smiling.

Tom Cat.

Dear Tom Cat in the Berriew Newsletter-July '15 edition,

Thank you for the photos from Berriew Endowed School in !953-I recognised myself in the

bottom right hand corner.

However in the August15 edition –in the answers-I couldn’t find my name-only a Howard

Thoms and I also spotted at least one other “wrong” spelling. My Mother would have been

very annoyed.

That aside-it was nice to see these photos. Now I am told that these 1953 photos were extracted

from a School group photo . Now I really can’t remember this group photo being taken-so it

would be really nice to see a copy of this school photo.

I can also offer up another Berriew Endowed School group photo-with a Tombs in it-namely

Brother Hugh-middle row-3rd

pupil from right hand side.

Thank you –HOWARD TOMBS-in Reading.

We apologise for any spelling errors but the names were copied from the sheet that

accompanied the photographs. If anybody does have an original photograph, perhaps

they would be good enough to contact me so we could send a copy to Howard. V.W/ED.